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ytDownloader vs Downie: catalog facts
ytDownloader	Downie
Free Free and open source.	Paid A permanent licence costs $19.99 after a free trial, or the app is included in a Setapp…
Windows, macOS, Linux	macOS
Downloads video or audio from hundreds of sites Builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, including Flatpak and Snap	Supports more than 1,200 video sites One-time purchase with no subscription required
Site support can break when websites change Electron app, heavier than a command-line tool	macOS only Requires macOS 13 or later
Downloadable app	Downloadable app
Open source	Closed source
License not stated	License not stated
No account needed	Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline	Not stated if it works offline
Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026	Official website Full listing and sources Checked September 23, 2026

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